hi Effendi hopes
that in Germany also Mrs. White's activities will only arouse the friends
and make them redouble their energy. They can now see what enemies the
Cause has to confront and how essential it is to strengthen its following.

In the Bayan the Bab says that every religion was meant to be universal
and also deserved to become so. The only reason why they have all failed
to stand up to that mark was due to the inability of the followers who
where entrusted with that task. Let us endeavour lest we also fail to
realize that ideal which Baha'u'llah has set before us.

Please convey to all the friends Shoghi Effendi's loving greetings and
assure them that during his moments of prayer he will ask God for their
guidance and help....

[From the Guardian:]

My dear and precious co-workers:

I am so pleased to have received your noble assurance of faith and loyalty
to the Cause. These days of storm and stress will serve to invigorate the
Cause, purify and consolidate its foundations.

Persevere in your efforts, and be assured of my prayers. The Master will
surely fortify, guide and bless His loyal, faithful and persevering loved
ones. I trust that my last circular letter which I sent to Germany a week
ago, will clarify the vision and deepen the understanding of the friends.
May Baha'u'llah's almighty arms surround you and fulfill your hearts'
desire.

Lovingly and affectionately,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 4 APRIL 1930

4 April 1930

Dear friends:

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated
March 25th 1930. He hopes and prays that you will stand firm in these days
of tests and appreciate the light and seek it steadfastly. Miss Wright
comes from a country where the friends have at several occasions been put
to test and therefore she appreciates the difficulties that the friends
are confronting. Shoghi Effendi hopes, that coming from the Holy Land she
will import to you the spirit she obtained at the Holy Thresholds.

Ever since the inception of the Cause we have been experiencing constant
attacks. Sometimes they came from outside. Other times they came from
souls most trusted and loved. In every case however they have proven to be
for the good of the Faith. It is such events that arouse the friends to
added service.

Shoghi Effendi hopes that as a result of Mrs. White's activities the
friends will become more united and feel to a greater extent the
importance of their task